Temples tamilnadu - The southern states of the Indian subcontinent are replete with pilgrimage centres.

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Those who are looking for religious South Indian Temples tours and wish to partake in the ancient religious festivals have great options to choose from in states like Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

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Huge dynasties like the Cholas, the Chalukyas, the Pandyas, the Cheras, the Rashtrakutas and the Rayas of Vijayanagar ruled over the regions of these states and have bequeathed a wealth of art, architecture and culture.

The temples in south india Madurai or "the city of nectar" is the oldest and second largest city of Tamil Nadu.

This city is located on Vaigai River and was the capital of Pandyan rulers.

The Pandyan king, Kulasekhara had built a gorgeous temple around which he created a lotus shaped city. It has been a center of learning and pilgrimage, for centuries.

Legend has it, that the divine nectar falling from Lord Shiva's locks, gave the city its name - 'Madhurapuri', now known as "Madurai".

The Meenakshi Temple - Tamil nadu temple

The Meenakshi Temple complex is a city temple in Madurai. It is one of the largest and certainly one of the most ancient in Madurai and most revered in India. The soaring and exquisitely carved towers enclose the temple dedicated to Meenakshi. The south gateway contains the twin temples of Shiva and Meenakshi and is about nine storey high in Madurai.

Chidambaram

Chidambaram is one of the most venerated temples in Tamilnadu dedicated to Lord Natarajah. Chidambaram is about 250 km south of Chennai . The temple has attained sanctity and sacredness due to its venerability and its association with so many miracles mentioned in Hindu scriptures.

Rameswaram - Tamil nadu temple

Rameswaram is a major pilgrim centre of the Hindus. According to 'Ramayana', the Hindu epic, Lord Rama himself had stationed the Lingam in this place which therefore gains an additional importance and is venerated by all the Hindus of India. The other pilgrimage site in this island of Rameswaram is Dhanuskodi that is also called 'Sethu'. There are several other small temples of interest dotted around this island.

Kapaleeswarar Temple - Tamil nadu temple

Kapaleeswarar Temple is situated in Mylapore, a suburb of Chennai. The main deity, Lord Shiva, is worshipped as Kapaleeswarar and the Goddess as Katpahavalli. The temple has been in existence for more than a 1000 years. Kapaleeswarar Temple is very famous and draws large number of devotees especially during festival days.

Sri Parthasarathy Temple

Settled in the Triplicane area of Chennai, Sri Parthasarathy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu who is worshipped as Lord Venkatakrishnar.

Swamimalai

Swamimalai is one of the 6 well known abodes of Lord Subramanya. The temple stands on an artificial hill and is approached by a flight of steps. The deity is worshipped as Swaminathan. The temple here has three 'gopurams'.

Sri Parthasarathy Temple

The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped as Lord Venkatakrishnar.

Palaniandavar Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya. This place is very much adored by the devotees.

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